Texas Governor's Mansion

December 7, 2012 |Houston Chronicle Web Staff

The Texas Governor's Mansion was renovated, expanded and restored after being set on fire in 2008. The work on the mansion was completed early this year.

Eric Gay

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Texas First Lady Anita Perry gives a tour of the Texas Governor's Mansion Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in Austin, Texas. After four years and a $25 million restoration project, the historic Texas Governor's Mansion that was nearly destroyed by fire is complete. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas First Lady Anita Perry gives a tour of the Texas Governor's Mansion Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in Austin, Texas. After four years and a $25 million restoration project, the historic Texas Governor's Mansion that was nearly destroyed by fire is complete. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)